NORTHAMPTON AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Northampton Area HS is a public high school that is part of the Northampton Area SD school district, located in Northampton, PA with about 1,849 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 95 teachers, Northampton Area HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Northampton Area High School, located at 1619 Laubach Avenue in Northampton, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Northampton Area School District. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and a robust extracurricular program that aims to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The facility itself is a modern campus designed to accommodate a diverse student body, fostering an environment that balances rigorous core instruction with a variety of elective pathways, including technical education and arts programs.
Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, maintaining a strong identity centered around its athletic teams—the "Konkrete Kids"—and various student-led organizations. The school district places a significant emphasis on technological integration and student engagement, striving to provide a supportive atmosphere where students can develop both academically and personally. As a cornerstone of the Northampton community, the high school serves as a hub for local events and maintains a focus on student achievement and district-wide pride.
For more information, contact Northampton Area HS at (610) 262-7812 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Northampton, PA 18067-1517
(610) 262-7812
NORTHAMPTON AREA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Northampton, PA with about 1,849 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Northampton Area SD
- Total Students:
- 1,849
- Teachers:
- 95.57
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,849 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHAMPTON AREA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.